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How Big Is Kuwait?

Kuwait, located in Middle East, is the 156th largest country in the world, covering approximately 17,818 square kilometers (6,880 square miles). That's roughly the same size as Hawaii. It is home to approximately 3.1 million people.

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17,818 km²
6,880 sq mi
#156 of 236 countries
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Kuwait's Geography

Kuwait has approximately 499 km of coastline. Within Asia, Kuwait is the 42nd largest of 52 countries, sitting between Israel and Timor-Leste. With 172 people per km², it is less densely populated than the Asian average of 961 per km².

How Far Across Is Kuwait?

Kuwait stretches approximately 176 km (109 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Long Island, and 182 km (113 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from London to Bristol. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 2 hours to drive across.

How Many Times Does Kuwait Fit?

6×

Kuwait fits inside South Korea 6 times

2×

Kuwait fits inside Switzerland 2 times

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Kuwait fits inside Belgium 2 times

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Kuwait fits inside Netherlands 2 times

Similar in Size

Bahamas
Bahamas
13,880 km²
22% smaller
Hawaii
Hawaii
16,635 km²
7% smaller
Kuwait
Kuwait
17,818 km²
Fiji
Fiji
18,274 km²
about the same size
Slovenia
Slovenia
20,273 km²
14% larger
Alaska
Alaska
1,481,348 km²
8214% larger

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Kuwait at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 17,818 km² (6,880 sq mi)
World Size Rank #156 of 236
Capital Kuwait City
Population Density 172 per km²
Population 3.1 million people
Coastline 499 km
Life Expectancy 79.1 years
GDP per Capita $50,800 USD